Paradigms

Philip Be’er tells an interesting story of how his experiences of trauma led him to psychology and to work with trauma recovery. Philip has developed his own methods for discovering, mapping, and recovering from trauma. Baruch and Philip discuss ways people can acknowledge and deal with old and ongoing trauma or distress, as well as acknowledging the psychological damage we see in some polit...

Poranguî is a person whose life and work are informed by growing up tri-cultural . His roots are in Brazil, Mexico and the US and he’s just released a new recording of vibrant “journeying” music Poranguî Live . There is also a counterpart album of the same music with inspired guided imagery and poetry and trance dance guidance by Ashley Klein . “As a live musician, world so...

Frances Moore Lappé is a visionary, a writer, a world changer. Her first book Diet For A Small Planet changed the way many Americans eat and view their relationship with food. Frankie has just written her 19th book, along with co-writer Adam Eichen , Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning, and Connection for the America We Want . Baruch and Frankie discuss Frankie’s journey from anti-pove...

T O B I A H   is a singer-songwriter from the UK. Her new record Are We Angels is a remarkable collection of original songs. Tobiah’s connection with animals, and people, and her compassion, shine through the music. You can feel it when you listen. The new album brings together musicians Caroline Lavelle , Colette O’Leary , Rowan Piggott , Simon Callow, Kenneth Hope , offering 9 tracks...

Del Shores is a writer, producer and performer. He is the creator of numerous stage plays as well as Sordid Lives: The Series and two feature films Sordid Lives and A Very Sordid Wedding which are brilliant, funny, compassionate, and very relevant. Del has a new one-man show Six Characters In Search Of A Play which is directed by Emerson Collins . He brings to life six one-of-a-kind characters he...

Metanioa of Vermont is the creation of Lisa and Mark Kutolowski, combining the ruggedness of living in Vermont and the relationship with nature that fosters, with a Christian spiritual/religious paradigm. Given the resistance to loving/caring for nature that is often represented in contemporary Christianity, this is a welcome and needed departure from the dominant dogma. Metanioa offers retreats a...

Cha Wa is a New Orleans band steeped in the traditions of Mardi Gras. J’Wan Boudreaux is a Mardi Gras Indian in the tradition of his forefathers. Along with Joe Gelini, Joe Maize, Thaddeus “Peanut” Ramsey, Ari Teitel and Clifton “Spug” Smith, they are Cha Wa. Their new  Grammy nominated  album is Spyboy . J’Wan and Joe talked with Baruch about Cha Wa’s for...

Jim Roberts is a percussionist, producer, artist and educator who resides in Chapel Hill, NC, USA. He’s been banging on things since he was a baby beating on pots and pans. Now he’s bringing different kinds of percussion music together with various genres of music to create new music. In 2018 Jim released an album called The Tao of Time which is a journey, a story, a sonic adventure. T...

Norman Blain is a musician and a recording engineer. You’ve probably never heard of him, but you may have heard his work! He’s worked with many well known artists. Normans records include Can You Remember  and Whirlwind by Norman Blain & The Authentiks, and his solo record The Way Back Home . Baruch and Norman discuss music, life, and inspiration, the choice Norman made regarding f...

Kristina Stykos is a musician, songwriter, performer, and also a talented recording engineer and proprietor of Pepperbox Studio in Chelsea, Vermont. Her new record is River of Light and this is a most compelling collection of songs. Kristina’s passion for authentic expression informs this music, which speaks volumes of the human experience especially in relationship with nature and each othe...

Fire & Ice Pt II with Charles Wohlforth, Author, and Dr. Erin Pettit, Glaciologist. Charles Wohlforth’s books include The Whale and the Supercomputer: On the Northern Front of Climate Change which won a Los Angeles Times Book Prize , and more recently  The Fate of Nature: Rediscovering Our Ability to Rescue the Earth .  Charles and Baruch discuss the significance of ice in forming the Ea...

Fire & Ice Pt I with guests Erik Ohlsen , Permaculture Designer, Ecologist, and Author, and Rick Halsey , Naturalist and Author with The California Chaparral Institute . In this episode we’re learning about Fire Ecology. What are cycles of fire? Indigenous knowledge of fire cycles, can show us how to alter our behavior to reduce both the intensity and the impact of fires. We’ll als...

Every January GlobalFEST happens in New York City, bringing artists from around the world together to celebrate music. GlobalFEST is also a music industry showcase, so lots of industry professionals and press also attend. GlobalFEST is a space where people come together to appreciate the variety of music, to meet artists, to dance and party! Baruch spoke with Isabel Soffer , one of the founders an...

Black Uhuru is one of the most popular reggae groups to come out of Jamaica. Derrick “Duckie” Simpson is the founder and leader of the group. Andrew “Bees” Beckford plays guitar. They join Baruch to discuss the music, touring, and perspectives on life. We’ll be listening to selections from their new Grammy Nominated album As The World Turns as well as some of their older music. M...

The Paul Winter Consort has been making music for over 50 years! Their music explores and celebrates nature, and humans as part of nature. Celebrate Winter Solstice with Paul and Baruch on Paradigms! The Paul Winter Consort has an annual tradition of putting on a Winter Solstice Concert at the Cathedral of Saint. John the Divine in NYC. We are fortunate to be celebrating the Solstice a few days ea...

Ozgu Ozman and Ozan Boz are from Turkey, now based in Canada. They make music that speaks to the human struggle and inspiration for justice and freedom of expression. The music is haunting, compelling, beautiful. Their band is called Minor Empire and their new CD Uprooted is a musical testament to the heartache and disorientation a person feels when their homeland has become alienating, and to the...

Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir is a New York City based radical performance community. Together with partner Savitri D, Rev. Billy has been sharing messages of justice, peace and love for nearly two decades. You may have seen them on a city street proclaiming the value of non-materialism through humor and music. The Stop Shopping Choir has a new show they’ll be sharing at Joe&#82...

David Mallett is a folk singer from Maine. He’s been traveling around and playing music for many decades. You probably know his hit The Garden Song . David’s a friendly fellow who has some good stories, and of course his music is excellent. His most recent album is Celebration . Alison Stine is a reporter with Rewire. News who is editing a series of articles about Appalachia written by...

Sean Ardoin ‘s family is credited with creating Creole music! His new album  Kreole Rock and Soul is a spicy stew of familiar and original songs that will make you dance and shake off your problems. Sean talks with Baruch about his family legacy, his commitment to the music, and the inspiration for some of the songs on the new record. • Kreole Hall of Fame Wolfenoot : Celebrate the spirit of...

Gigs4U is a company in Seattle that coordinates musicians playing in public venues, i.e. airports, parks, and the like. The result of their work is that musicians work regularly and are paid, and people get to hear beautiful music in settings that are usually not musical. Music is one of the greatest things human beings ever came up with! It reduces stress, allows people to connect more easily, an...

What Heat is the new album by Bokanté + Orkest Metropole . The music is bold, textured and inspiring. The lyrics and the music speak to our life and times. Malika Tirolien and Michael League share with Baruch about their own musical paths, this music from conception to recording, and the wonders of performing live. “What Heat” refers to what’s happening in the world now…res...

Stephan Said is a musician, singer/songwriter/rapper and a person of conscience. He has started a project called this is borderless which is a video docu-series and media platform that features and connects people who are changing the world. Stephan travels to places where people are struggling and makes music with them. You can watch the videos on YouTube. The most recent is We The People . Steph...

Max Gomez is a folk singer with a new EP called Me & Joe . He is also a founder of the Red River Music Festival which takes place in Red River, New Mexico. Max has been playing music since he was a kid, growing up listening to the blues and starting to play guitar as a child. Listening to Max’s music you catch a glimpse of the universal wanderer, as well as the personal uniqueness of Max...

Kristin Lawless has written a book  Formerly Known as Food which will change the way you shop and eat. It could even help you to improve your health. Many chronic illnesses are caused by eating processed foods and foods with chemical additives. In this book Kristin explains what is going on with the food supply in the United States, and how to improve one’s health through eating whole foods....

Elijah Dhavvan is the front man and principal songwriter for Tobias The Owl , a musical group based in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Elijah’s story is fascinating, from his birth in Morocco to his grappling with, and surviving, a life threatening illness in recent years, all inspiring the music of Tobias The Owl and their new CD A Safe Harbor For Wayward Echoes . Tobias The Owl...